{"product_id":"pepper-chocolate-beauty","title":"Pepper - Chocolate Beauty","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"505\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"81\"\u003eMinimum Seed Count: 20\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"505\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"81\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the sweetest peppers you'll ever grow.\u003c\/strong\u003e Chocolate Beauty produces large, blocky bell peppers that ripen from green to a rich chocolate-brown color, making them a standout in any garden. Beneath their unusual exterior is thick, juicy flesh with a remarkably sweet flavor that develops as the fruits mature. Whether eaten fresh, stuffed, roasted, or grilled, these beautiful peppers offer exceptional taste and eye-catching color that few other varieties can match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"525\"\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"797\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"574\"\u003eSpecies: \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"606\"\u003ePlant Type: Sweet bell pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"653\"\u003eDays to Maturity: 75–90 days from transplant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"682\"\u003ePlant Height: 24–36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"725\"\u003eFruit Size: 3–4 inch blocky bell peppers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"777\"\u003eFruit Color: Deep chocolate-brown when fully ripe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"797\"\u003eHeat Level: 0 SHU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"816\"\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"837\"\u003eStarting Seeds\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"903\"\u003eStart seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before your last expected frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"959\"\u003eSow seeds ¼ inch deep in a quality seed-starting mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003eMaintain soil temperatures between 80–90°F for best germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003eGermination typically occurs within 7–21 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003eTransplanting\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003eHarden off seedlings for 7–10 days before planting outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003eTransplant after all danger of frost has passed and nighttime temperatures remain above 50°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003eSpace plants 18–24 inches apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003eFull sun (6–8+ hours daily)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003eRich, fertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003eConsistent watering throughout the season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003eMulch to help retain moisture and reduce weeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003eCare\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1540\"\u003eFertilize at planting and again when flowering begins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003eSupport heavily loaded plants if necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003eHarvest regularly to encourage continued production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1658\"\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1869\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003eHarvest green for a traditional bell pepper flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1801\"\u003eAllow fruits to ripen fully to their deep chocolate-brown color for maximum sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1869\"\u003ePick peppers with pruners or scissors to avoid damaging branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1882\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"2302\"\u003eChocolate Beauty is an heirloom sweet bell pepper prized for its unusual coloration and outstanding flavor. While most bell peppers ripen to red, yellow, or orange, Chocolate Beauty develops a rich brown color due to its unique combination of pigments. This rare trait, combined with its sweet flavor and productive nature, has made it a favorite among gardeners seeking something different from standard bell peppers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beebe Seed Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49826788311279,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/8451\/6335\/files\/078B76D2-4807-4DFB-A59C-AFD5D2399FC2.jpg?v=1781907218","url":"https:\/\/beebeseeds.com\/products\/pepper-chocolate-beauty","provider":"Beebe Seed Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}